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`7.5 '7 Berry Dunn, 3015 Briarwood, appeared before the City Council, stating that he s: shared some of the same objections as Mr. Starnes in that he lives on the back side of this property, and it will affect him more than others. His concern is the effect this will have on his children's safety, and at this time, he does not have any concerns about crimes in this area. Mr. Dunn stated that he did not receive notification of the proposed zoning change. Mr. Dunn pointed out that three houses on the back side of Briarwood were not notified, and the only way he knew about this meeting is a neighbor came by and told him about the proposed zoning change. Mr. Chadwick advised the City Council that Jeff Starnes, Greg Cunningham and himself were not notified of the zoning change. Earl Smith, City Engineer, came forward informing the City Council that the city is required by law to notify people within 200 feet of the property, being rezoned. Mr. Smith said that this information was acquired from the Lamar County Appraisal District and that is all the City is required to do. Cathy Coker, 935 Fairway, was present opposing the development for commercial property that close to her home. Ms. Coker said that she agrees with Mr. Starnes regarding the zoning of this property as planned development instead of commercial zoning. George McLaughlin appeared before the City Council and said there is one question that should be addressed before a decision is made, and that is what type businesses are they planning to be located in the shopping center. Mr. Steenson advised that the type of businesses that they are targeting for this area are typical type tenants that go in towns of this size. Cleveland Thomas, 3065 Briarwood, appeared before the City Council stating that the changes this company wants to make will make a drastic change in the neighborhood, and he would like for it to stay the way it is. Steve Glover, 930 Bunker, appeared before the Council stating that his concern is the possibility of opening 31st Street N. E. Mr. Glover said he did believe that planned development zoning would be a better choice for this proposed zoning change and asked the City Council to strongly consider that. Curtis Hoogen, 920 Bunker Street, came forward voicing his opposition to the development at this time. Mr. Hoogen pointed out other location around the loop that the development could be located without building near a residential area. Mr. Hoogen encouraged the Council to vote "No" to this rezoning.